Wiring Device with Integrated Wireless Signal Extender

摘要

An electrical wiring device includes a receptacle housing comprising alternating current (AC) terminal openings. The electrical wiring device further includes an AC power output terminals disposed within the receptacle housing and aligned with the AC terminal openings. The AC power output terminals are designed to receive prongs of an electrical plug through the AC terminal openings. The electrical wiring device also includes a wireless signal extender circuit disposed within the receptacle housing. The wireless signal extender circuit is configured to receive an incoming wireless signal and to transmit an outgoing wireless signal, where the outgoing wireless signal is generated based on the incoming wireless signal.

主权项

1. An electrical wiring device, comprising:
a receptacle housing comprising Alternating Current (AC) terminal openings; AC power output terminals disposed within the receptacle housing and aligned with the AC terminal openings, wherein the AC power output terminals are designed to receive prongs of an electrical plug through the AC terminal openings; and a wireless signal extender circuit disposed within the receptacle housing, wherein the wireless signal extender circuit is configured to receive an incoming wireless signal and to transmit an outgoing wireless signal, wherein the outgoing wireless signal is generated based on the incoming wireless signal.